SEPTEMBERLoomis 28, 2012 ChaffeeFounded 1915 Volume XCVII, No. 1 Loglclog.org Emerging Artists Exhibit Problems with Democracy LC artists display summer art pieces & Julie Fraenkel The system and the book exhibits unique artwork at Mercy Gallery IN FEATURES FEATURES | PAGE 5-6 OPINIONS | PAGE 7-8
Loomis Launches Mock Campaign and Election by Pim Senanarong Editor-In-Chief ates from the Class of 2011. During the month of October, While the registered voters de- students from Mr. Michael Mur- bate their choices for the upcoming phy’s and Ms. Megan Blunden’s U.S. presidential elections, the Loomis History class will be circulating the Chaffee community at large pre- campus to conduct campus polls. pares for an election of its own. On Mr. John Zavisza’s U.S. History every election year, the heads of class will produce the candidates’ Loomis’s History Department hold posters, commercials, articles, and a mock election, along with other general handling of the communi- events leading up to the election cation behind the process. Mean- on the Island. With members of the while, the AP Economics and AP American Civilization classes role- Government classes will hold panel playing the candidate teams and the discussions between scholars and U.S. History classes handling cam- pundits. In addition, the students paign media and conducting cam- in Intro to Economics classes act as pus polling, the democratic process advisers to the candidates, assisting is ready to be launched on October them in economic issues and offer- 3rd with the first televised Presi- ing up economy-related questions dential Debate. The complete pro- for the polls. The reenactment is cess will include all aspects of the considered quite a complete accu- campaigns and election including mulation of the work and effort of PHOTO COURTESY OF SHEILA CULBERT a student-run rally and panel dis- the History Department and stu- MYSTERY MAN ON CAMPUS cussions attended by various His- dents. tory classes and the Loomis Chaffee Along with the preparation for Truths behind the mysterious Shih-tzu walker Alumni community, who hold ex- elections, the classes will also be perience in politics. Currently, the constructing a website intended list of panelists consists of a current to inform and incite participation Elementary, My Dear Watson parent (non-alum), a member of in the process. According to Mr. Mr. Watson returns to campus to teach students about learning the Alumni/Development Office Zavisza, the website will feature ar- with campaign experience, a for- ticles, commercials, interviews, and by Dan keogh ‘13 to the whole community, especially the Harvard University School of in Mind Brain Education and his ex- mer elected official, and two gradu- news links pertaining to the cam- Staff Writer after his witty and clever use of the Education this past year, Mr. Wat- tensive teaching experience. He will CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 football player’s names in his Kent son has set up a consulting firm be the liaison between the neurosci- Neurology, psychology, and teach- Day story. called,“Translate the Brain.” The mis- entists, who discover applicable ways ing: the three pivotal and unique Maintaining the teaching profes- sion of his recently created firm is “to of creating better learning environ- disciplines that work in confluence sion from the year 1988 (13 of which bring the most current neuroscience ments in schools, and the teachers Founder’s Fire Sparks Rumors to create the “better learner.” While he taught at Loomis) to the spring of information to the school people that will actually use this informa- each field holds its own distinct 2011, Andrew Watson had become who need it most and to explain the tion. In summation, he will translate boundary, Mr. Watson’s spent the a connoisseur of education, refining practical connections between re- to the common teacher and student past year at Harvard combining all his unique combination of attention search and school life: how best to the borderline hieroglyphic language three into the lessons that he instilled to meticulous details with his unpar- teach, to learn, to organize schools.” of the neuro-science. in us, during his convocation on alleled enthusiasm to transform the Since receiving his second gradu- One of his first stops on his quest September 13th. In his return to Is- classroom into an intense intellectual ate degree, the first from Boston to strengthen learning was none land, Mr. Watson brought with him experience. When he left his teach- University in the English Language other than Loomis Chaffee itself. gifts of advice for a better and more ing position on the high note of win- and Literature, Watson has em- While here, he explained the keys to enjoyable intellectual experience. ning the prestigious Teacher of the barked upon spreading the connec- success in school: to exercise, do one Rewind a year and four months Year Award, students remained his tions made between brain science thing at a time, to induce new hab- ago, it was with heavy hearts that the priority as he sought to understand and educational studies, two subjects its and to sleep at least eight hours a Loomis Chaffee Community wished the nuances and complexities that at- that have become increasingly more night. On September eighteenth, Mr. Mr. Watson farewell and good luck tribute to efficient learning. intertwined. Mr. Watson has jumped Watson held another meeting with with his future endeavors. Mr. Wat- Receiving his Masters in Educa- on a unique opportunity that plays the Prefects, RAs and Student Coun- son stood out as a teacher and peer tion in Mind Brain Education from to both his recently acquired degree cil Representatives, in which he
CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 FALL FASHION Democracy: Reasons Behind the School Theme
by Grace Denny’13 or find the theme interesting, but JUWON JUN’14 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG Staff Writer I think most people enjoy them,” by: Erica Purdy ‘15 said Dr.Culbert. Staff Writer floor window of Founders by This year’s theme, democracy, throwing rocks at it (a la Ro- In the midst of the 2012 presi- was chosen not only for its perti- In one way or another, every- meo and Juliet). When asked dential election, one cannot get nence in our upcoming election, one on campus has heard about why people would assume such through a day without hearing but also for its applicability in the the fire in Founders, which oc- a thing, student Stephanie Yiu the word ‘democracy’. It’s in every Middle East. Molly Pond, head of curred at around 3 AM, early ’14 said, “People like to spread headline, on every TV channel, the History Department, first sug- on the morning of Thursday rumors around.” Lauren Dube and on every mind. And Loomis gested the theme last year. In her the 13th. As quickly as the ’14 added, “’Cause Windsor is is no exception. proposal, she explained how “this flame was doused, rumors ig- such a scary town.” Ned Par- Every year, Loomis picks a all-school theme would allow us nited about the origins of the sons, Dean of Faculty, had a school theme for the coming year to address issues in a broad theme fire. The most common theory less jovial attitude towards this PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE and an ‘all school reading’ that re- of democracy—its challenges and was that “townies” (a not-so- particular piece of gossip. “Like by Annie Ferreira ‘13 hues and cute details seem to inforces said theme. While each its successes.” friendly term for kids from the all rumors, these were irrespon- & Karen Cha ‘14 be all the rage. For girls, colored department and individual fac- Last year the school theme was Windsor area) broke in, started sible and incomprehensible,” he Features Editor & Opinions Editor jeans or corduroys in pink, mint, ulty member submit suggestions, Doing The Right Thing, accom- the fire, and smashed the third said. “I have no idea how that white, or black are in everyone’s Dr. Culbert and a few others dis- panied by The Immortal Life of CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 The arrival of the new school wardrobe, as well as peter pan cuss the themes and have the final Henrietta Lacks; the year before year calls for some intense back- collars and sheer tops with a tank say. “It’s not easy. We need a book that was Identity and Fahrenheit to-school shopping. And with top underneath. In the beginning that can appeal to a broad range 451, and the year before that was back to school shopping comes of September, when summer of students and that contains a Southeast Asia and The Outliers. fall fashion. Each new season on has yet to fade away completely, major moral from which we can The goal is to have a common 9/11: Remembering to Forget campus brings a mix of trends pastel shorts and dresses are the come up with a theme. Not ev- theme of democracy for the Hub- by Mike Horowicz ‘13 tember 11th, 2001. Everyone and classics. This year, bright usual (high waisted shorts were eryone is going to like every book bard Speaker Series, which in- Managing Editor in America has that day in- CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 grained into his memory as It was the morning of a the day on which America was late summer, early fall day attacked. Editor’s Picks in September. I rolled out When off the island, as a of bed, turned on my music, resident of Montclair, New and pulled open my blinds. Jersey, approximately fifteen One hundred feet away from miles due west of the World 9/11 my room the American flag Trade Center, I always find Founders Fire Freshman 31 Remember to Homecoming on the North side of campus time to think about the many blew in the wind at half-mast. people I know who were Rumors spread like wild Thirty-one tips compiled Forget Alums, young and old, re- This particular morning felt affected on September 11th, fire after the fire in Founders by benevolent veterans, de- turn to the Island for a week- like every other morning, but 2001. I remember the day of caused damages to classroom signed to make freshman year A tragic incident that end of sports, victories, and it was not; eleven years ago the tragedy so vividly, my and offices. Is it the work of de- less stressful, less awkward and affected the lives of many pure Pelican Pride. to that day was Tuesday, Sep- Mom pulling my brother, vious townies, a spontaneous more enjoyable for the new managed to be overlooked by CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 combustion, or a vindictive frosh. the Loomis community. ghost?
Printed with soy inks on partially recycled paper. Please recycle this publication. NEWS Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 2 SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 Mr. Freihofer Shares His Plans President Lee’s State of the forby Center Xin Wen’14 formen Seminar Common on the common dent Goodparticipation. Speakers will Union Staff Writer good this winter term. Meeting offer new insights and may spark Log Staff Report the best adviser I could ask for, quiet that I can find when I play once every week in both winter some students’ interest in choos- and instilled the indomitable cello in the chapel; the acoustics The Center for the Common and spring term, the seminar will ing community service as their Sitting here in the Log’s in- spirit of the pelican in me on there, as well as the almost holy Good, located right next to the focus on studying and discussing career later. terview room, we delve into the the tennis court. Sally [Knight], ambience are simply unmatched. window of Hubbard Audito- events regarding the theme of Valuing the innovation mind of student council presi- Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Neary, Pete rium, looks little different from common good in different dis- in students, the center aims to dent, Paul Lee. [Gwyn], Hutch, Seebs, and Q: Alright, let’s switch gears. any English seminar room with ciplines, such as history, science, collaborate with different student Q: So, Paul, how does it feel to Coach Cali have challenged me What are some goals and initia- a Harkness table in the middle. government, and philosophy. As organizations and clubs, like Stu- be student council president? and pushed me beyond my lim- tives that you have in mind for Newly introduced to the Island Head of School, Sheila Culbert, dent Council, Peer Counseling, A: It’s been a dream come its as an athlete and as a per- the student council this year? this year, the center aims, as stat- said, the center “will inspire our and the Log. Furthermore, it will true, really, —to be honest, it’s son, and I would not be who I A: Obviously, I have some ed in its mission statement, “to students to be knowledgeable soon elect a student committee been a lot of work, but I’ve rel- am today without them. Aca- big shoes to fill. I’ll just men- encourage in students an under- about the democratic principles which will consist of students ished every moment of it. I’ve demically, Mr. Williams, Señora tion a few things i have in mind standing of their roles as citizens of freedom and justice, informed who will take on the responsibil- especially the appreciated the Carey, Dean Mac, and Ms. Ap- both for the council and for the in a diverse democracy….and about local, regional, and nation- ity of proposing future projects support of my fel- school. I want to to foster an active, engaged ap- al public affairs, capable of en- for the center. Mr. Freihofer em- low officers, Amanda establish a strong proach to citizenship in a global gaging in civil discourse and oth- phasized that students not only [McParlane], Rekha sense of commit- society.” Mr. Al Freihofer, the di- er forms of political engagement, have boundless imaginations [Kennedy], and ment to the council rector of the center, noted that ready to become responsible vot- necessary for brainstorming Tucker [Cheyne], and and have every rep- the center intends to “celebrate” ers and respectful neighbors at successful ideas but also know stuco advisors, Seebs resentative heavily rather than to “fix” values such home, and aware of the different the feasibility of projects. Liv- [Mr. Seebeck] and involved not only as promoting the common good cultures and governments of the ing among students himself, Mr. Coach Cali [Ms. Shi- during meetings, and participating in community world.” Freihofer believes students know mamoto]. Addressing but in classes and service, which have already ex- Mr. Freihofer also better what can be done for the the entire school in at sports practices isted on campus for many years. brought up the center’s plan to school. the opening day con- as well. I’m also He referred to the history of the bring in speakers to talk about Although the Center vocation, I felt the excited to con- school, stating that the Loomis doing community service as a ca- for the Common Good has only thrill of emotions and tinue work on the family founded the school know- reer path. Intending to improve recently opened for a few weeks, adrenaline that past pledge, initiate the ing that they would not have the the community and to create a the idea of promoting the com- presidents, such as Junto, work on the chance to see the completion of sense of belonging, the commu- mon good has actually existed Nick Judson ‘10 and house system that construction. nity service program embodies since the founding of the school. Lindsay Gabow ‘12 was proposed last The advisory commit- the values of being your best self By bringing in intentional val- would have felt. year, lead commu- tee of the Center for the Com- and helping the common good. ues like serving the community Q: Does the posi- nity service proj- mon Good has been meeting Although doing community ser- and the common good, the cen- tion give you a differ- ects through the to brainstorm initiatives to in- vice as an extracurricular activity ter intends to help Loomis stu- ent outlook on the LC student council, tegrate the center into student is popular among students, few dents develop a sense of mutual community? and increase com- life. In addition to Mr. Freihofer, think about it as a possible ca- respect for each other in such a A: I’d be lying if I munication overall faculty on the committee include reer. This lack of interest can be diverse global society. While the said that I don’t feel between students, Rachel Engelke, Mike Donegan, attributed to absence of informa- center is still finding its way into extra pressure from student council Phyllis Grinspan, Woody Hess, tion and the fact that working for Loomis daily life, it already pro- holding such an hon- reps, faculty, and Eric LaForest, Mary Liscinsky, non-profit organization remains poses many great initiatives and orable position. Most deans. Nicholas Pukstas, Dennis Rob- mysterious. Loomis already has a blog of the center is coming out of the time, however, Q: There’s such bins, and Fred Seebeck. The cen- a very strong community service soon! I try to enjoy my last a wide range of ter plans to introduce a Fresh- program due to voluntary stu- year on the Island activities you’ve
like any other senior. JAEHWAN KIM’13 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG done, from music I definitely have more to sports to debate. Visit the Log online! of an incentive to talk to new pel sparked my love for learning. If you could’ve done something students and befriend people I Musically, Ms. Miller and Mr. else, what would it be? haven’t had the chance to meet Rugen encouraged me to ex- A: Wow, what a great ques- before. plore music on the cello in ways tion. Now that I think about it, Check us out on Facebook I never considered. Last, but not I really wish I had auditioned facebook.com/lc.thelog Q: Who are some of the faculty least, Enver and Aydin gave me for the winter musical or musi- and staff who have influenced the inspiration to stay positive cal revue. I particularly enjoyed you in a positive way on campus? even on dreary days with their Hairspray last winter while Since freshman year, Mr. and daily smiles and friendly greet- playing in the pit orchestra! Mrs. MacG have been like fam- ings. Q: So last question- who is Also follow us on Twitter ily to me, driving me to church Q: Wow, that’s a lot of people! your dream prom date? Scan the QR code twitter.com/lc_log on Sundays and making sure Then where is your favorite Hmm....either Mike Horowicz above or go to that I felt comfortable both as place to be on campus? or Dan Lanza ;) lclog.org a new student and as a prefect. A: Aside from the Log room? Also in Kravis, Mr. Smith was (laughs) I love the peace and
The Adventurous Chickens
by Elizabeth Freeman’13 hall, and in turn their manure is them out. Messing with the dents comes as a big surprise. Staff Writer used in the gardens and compost. chickens has been deemed suit- The chickens are an unexpected Through their roaming, the hens able for disciplinary action. diversion and might someday It’s a bird! It’s a crazy squirrel! also naturally pick out pests from Perhaps because none of us help us answer the philosophical It’s a fac-brat! No! You were right the grounds while aerating the know of any explicit rules pro- question: “Which came first, the the first time! It’s a bird--a chick- soil. The chickens also produce hibiting interaction with the chicken or the egg?” en to be exact! eggs, which are sold to faculty chickens, we all have –at one Chickens roam free on cam- members with the profits going point or another- made a slight In truth, the purpose for the pus and can frequently be seen back into the sustainable agri- attempt at touching one, or even chickens here on the Island is to pecking at vegetation in gardens, culture program. Coinciding catching one. As Environmental demonstrate modern sustainable clucking in the quad, and cross- with modeling sustainable agri- Proctor, John Macdonald ‘13, agricultural practices. However, ing the roads–although no one culture, they are free range and said, “We simply ask the stu- even for people less knowledge- knows why. While a little star- frequently journey outside of dents to respect the chickens as able of their agricultural signifi- tling at first, seeing a chicken is their coop. The chickens are not living animals.” He continued, cance in sustainable living, the no longer an anomaly, and many allowed inside buildings or out- “The Eproctors and Sustainabil- chickens are a unique and fun people have begun to relish and side of the loop. However, they ity Committee are aware of some addition to campus. Everyone anticipate their next encounter are supposed to stay relatively of the issues that have arisen due needs a laugh during the day, with the adventurous chickens. close to the sustainable, agricul- to the chickens free-range of and everyone appreciates the The purpose of the chickens is ture plot. campus. We are working on alle- simplicity and comfort given by to model sustainable agriculture. The protocol is to leave them viating some of these issues and the presence of animals. They With their coop located between alone. The Environmental Proc- hope that the general commu- unknowingly bring us together Clark and the student parking lot, tors and Sustainability Commit- nity can help us as we continue as we bond over their odd yet ap- the chickens are set up right near tee wish to emphasize the point to instill this new aspect into an preciated presence on campus. the community gardens and have that the birds are not at all dan- everyday campus lifestyle.” See- plenty of space to roam. They gerous and any obnoxious in- ing the chickens around campus eat food scraps from the dining teraction with them will stress among the nicely dressed stu-
JUWON JUN’14 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG
NEWS IN BRIEF
Loomis Clubs and Organizations Fair Jae Lee ‘14 Dominates Body Building Danny Oppenheimer and Mike Edwards Competitions as convocation speakers
On Tuesday September 25th, the Loomis community holds Jae Lee ‘14 won three body building competitions over Danny Oppenheimer and Mark Edwards, authors of the its annual Clubs and Organization Fair at Olcott Gymna- the course of his summer. Lee’s rigorous training and strict all school reading Democracy Despite Itself, attended Loomis’s sium. The impressively wide array of clubs both old and new high-protein diet paid off when he came in first place in the convocation on September 20th, as convocation speakers. The gathered to present their individual club’s motives and goals to teen division at the Hudson Valley competition. Lee also took guests presented further proofs that demonstrated the incom- prospective members in the community. home second place in the Muscle Beach Championship and patibility of the human mind to the concept of democracy. first place in the teen division of the New Jersey Champion- After the convocation, they attended a book-signing session ship. If you see him on campus, please congratulate him on his along with a Question and Answer opportunity in the Barton achievements. room. Loomis Chaffee Log SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 PAGE 3 LC’s Community Shares Thoughts on New Pledge by Michael Kim’15 to be more perplexing. The dif- pledge into convocations, class er or not we should make this adhere the the pledge’s principles. will take the initiative and sign Staff Writer ficulty lay in finding the perfect meetings, and every other part of pledge mandatory or voluntary Despite the long period of the pledge themselves. Loomis pledge that would act as an apt Loomis culture. Many problems to all students.” stagnation and unending debate, is a school that builds traditions Just a year ago, the Student standard for the com- the pledge committee and the pledge will soon become Council body, along with the munity as a whole. settled on one con- a keystone in Loomis’s culture. faculty, published the Loomis Woo Jin Lee ‘13, ex- clusion: “As a Loo- “Personally, I hope this pledge Chaffee Honor Pledge. They plaining the workings of mis Chaffee student, I will soon become omnipresent in decided to make a pledge com- the pledge committee, pledge to: the Loomis Chaffee community. mittee that would meet weekly said, (L)ive with integ- This pledge is a symbol of who to come up with a set plan to rity and honor, (C) we are and what we do. It brings implement the pledge on Loo- “The main purpose of hampion a commu- us all together and becomes the mis grounds. This committee this whole pledge idea nity built upon re- one common trait that all LC included Mr. Beck, Mrs. Silver, in the first place was to spect for others and students carry wherever their Mr. Pond, Mrs. Donegan, Mrs. foster school values. We myself.” individual lives take them,” said Hutchinson, Rowan Rice ‘13, wanted the values to be Currently, here at StuCo President, Paul Lee ’13. Woo Jin Lee ‘13, John Mcdon- present, and we wanted Loomis, the newly Currently the Pledge Signing ald ’13, Rohin Bhargava ’14, our whole community published pledge is Book is held in Dr. Culbert’s of- Christina Wang ’14, Jae Lee ’14, to be aware of it. The pledge idea emerged as our committee had In the end everyone decided establishing its presence through- fice. She welcomes the commu- Ciera Hunter ’15. Though at first, was discussed throughout all of opposing views and had a hard that making the pledge voluntary out the school. StuCo is searching nity members coming in to sign thought of as a simple procedure, last year and the pledge com- time coming to one conclusion. would allow students to make for methods to raise the aware- the book. Refer to the Daily Bul- the process of developing and mittee talked with Dr. Culbert The most difficult problem was that independent choice to sign ness of and commitment to our letin for more information re- implementing the pledge proved to discuss how to implement the the controversy between wheth- the pledge, thereby choosing to pledge, in hopes that everyone garding signing the Pledge. FROM PAGE ONE Election Mystery Man on Campus paigns. The website will be acces- Obviously an exciting and en- gaging event here at Loomis, the by Natalia Gutierrez’14 Hampshire, where he resides during Neighborhoods.” sible for the whole school through Staff Writer his Monday through Thursday week When Mr. Wright isn’t in between the portal. while he teaches at Dartmouth. leaving early on Sunday nights and The leaders of this event will Who is Mr. Culbert, the unknown Mr. Wright was born in Leeds, Thursday afternoons from New hold the official Loomis Election husband of our Head of School? England, later moving to Notting- Hampshire or Windsor to dodge Day on November 6th after the Well, the first and probably most vital ham, where he attended the Uni- rush hour traffic or preparing one of all-school convocation. To prop- piece of information I learned about versity of Nottingham and got his his classes at Dartmouth College, he erly simulate the actual election, the “Mr. Culbert” from our Wednesday Bachelors in Education. He met Dr. enjoys spending his free time in the choice to vote will be entirely up to skype interview was that his name is (Sheila) Culbert during his last un- nice weather riding his mountain each individual student instead of not Mr. Culbert at all. “Mr. Culbert”’s dergraduate year there. The two Not- bike around the New Hampshire being a mandatory activity. Howev- name is actually Richard Wright, tingham graduates then immigrated area and gardening with Dr. Cul- er, students are highly encouraged although his name was only the be- to the United States, where they at- bert, both on and off the Island. Mr. to participate by the voting for their ginning of the many interesting facts tended Indiana University. Both Mr. Wright likes to take the advantage of “representative.” Campus polls will uncovered about Mr. Wright and the Wright and Dr. Culbert graduated the route his long weekly commute be scattered throughout the cam- Wright-Culbert family through our from Indiana University with their offers him to diverge from the trail pus for the students’ convenience. Log interview. Although we all know Masters of Arts and Ph.Ds. a bit and stop by to visit his younger The work and time commitment a relatively substantial amount about Mr. Wright is titled the Orvil son, seventeen-year-old Matthew, dedicated to these events contribute our head of school, Dr. Culbert, the Dryfoos Professor of Public Affairs, who is a boarding student at the towards one general goal. When Loomis Chaffee community knows currently teaching as a Dartmouth Putney School in Putney, Vermont. asked about the overall objective of little to nothing about the personal geography professor, who specializes Mr. Wright and Dr. Culbert’s eldest the project, Mr. Zavisza said, “The or professional life of her husband, in the study of contemporary im- son Will is currently a twenty-five goal is to get the campus excited Mr. Wright. Personally, I knew so migration, migration, segregation, -year-old law student. Along with about the elections and introduce little about him that I didn’t know and urban geography in relation to Mr. Wright and Dr. Culbert’s two them to the democratic process.” where to start looking for him. A the labor market and housing mar- sons, two pet dogs, the family also He further stated, “Some of the message to Dr. Culbert and a hand- ket of the United States. Mr. Wright consists of a trio of cats that reside students are obviously not of vot- ful of e-mails later, I was finally able also teaches a course focused on the in the Loomis Chaffee Head’s house. ing age and we’d like to simulate the to track down Mr. Wright to his New study of the relation of urban geog- The cats go by the names Mrs. Nor- experience for them and get them Hampshire office, where he was able raphy in racial mixing, including ris, Gismo, and Skunk. Mr. Wright involved.” to fit in our Skype interview before the geographical factors affected by was very supportive of this LOG his three o’clock geography class at racial mixing, neighbor decisions article, answering all questions, even Dartmouth. and what urban geographical factors the ones not asked, and graciously In spite of the fact that many of us lead to racial mixing. Mr. Wright making time for me to interview Extinguishing the Founders Fire have briefly seen Mr. Wright occa- also teaches a course on the impact him before the article’s deadline. sionally walking the Wright-Culbert of economic geography and global- Mr. Wright appreciates the time he could have been put out there. walls, the majority of the dam- to be fully functional again. shih tzus, Hobbes and Max, around ization in the United States. He has has had to live as part of the Loomis It bears no relation to the truth.” age was caused by the 2,000 gal- Until then, classes in afflicted the Loomis loop, Mr. Wright’s time co-written several works with col- Chaffee community. During our in- In reality, the fire was caused lons of water that sprayed out rooms and study halls formerly is not fully spent on the Loomis leagues on the topics of racial mixing terview, he said sincerely, “I feel very by a stained rag near a trashcan of the sprinkler system. Two in the Nee Room will be held Chaffee campus. Only half of his reg- and immigration, including: “Agents privileged to have the opportunity in Room 45, on the 3rd floor of rooms on the third floor, three in other venues around cam- ular week is spent on the Island; the of Change: Mixed-race Households to live in a wonderful house here, Founders. “We’re doing some on the second, and the Nee pus. But even with these con- other half is spent nearly a hundred and the Dynamics of Neighborhood and be able to be part of such a great renovation up there, especially Room on the first floor all suf- sequences, Dean Parsons man- and forty miles away in the fam- Segregation” and “Constructing community.” the staining of woodwork,” said fered extensive water damage. aged to put a positive spin on ily’s other house in Meriden, New Multiraciality in U.S. Families and Greg Walters, the head of the The most heavily hit area was things. “The school has excel- Physical Plant. “The oils in the Room 21, located on the second lent protections in place and stains we’re working with are floor, and home to the office of systems that work for the safety sometimes known to sponta- Charlie Boar, a Spanish teacher, of the students and faculty,” he Elementary, My Dear Watson neously ignite when they come as well as a classroom for Mr. said. “This unfortunate inci- shared many other pieces of advice, may not get along with or like every- in The Mind Brain Education Pro- into contact with cloth.” Luck- Boar and Elizabeth Parada. The dent was a clear indication that such as the detrimental effects of one else, there’s a certain amount of gram at the Graduate School of ily, this was only a small fire, walls, posters, and a few com- the systems work.” all-nighters, the necessity of forming respect that everyone holds for one Education, he studied some learning and the automatic sprinkler puters were thoroughly soaked, But even in light of the details productive habits and the reiteration another that is tough to replicate.” disabilities, like dyslexia, and did ex- system put the flame out as along with all the teaching ma- and official statement about that music only distracts one from Frankly, when people heard for tensive conceptual work, combining soon as it was activated. Since terials in Mrs. Parada’s desk. the fire’s origin, Mr. Newell, a effectively studying. the first time that Mr. Watson would the three major elements of his field, the sprinklers are set to spew “In manners of repairing, the philosophy teacher and former While Mr. Watson has been very be leaving, it came as a shock: he had teaching, neurology and psychol- water 10-15 gallons a second, fire damage is easy,” Mr. Wal- office inhabitant of Room 45, busy since his departure from Loo- built himself into one of the hall- ogy. Mr. Watson explained, “Using when the temperature of the ters said. “The real problem is has his own theory. “Here’s my mis, going to Harvard and creating mark teachers at Loomis. Reflecting these three major factors, I was able room reaches about 160 de- we have to get everything dry. feeling,” he stated. “They have a consulting firm over the course of on what exactly captivated him at to apply principles from all three grees, the fire was quickly ex- We’ve ripped up carpets and said publicly that the fire was a year, he keeps in mind his time at the conference, he said, “If you think to understand the intricacies of the tinguished. As that water passes poked holes in the walls, but caused by spontaneous com- Loomis. After his return to the Is- about it, teachers are responsible brain in respect to learning, doing a certain point in the sprinkler, we don’t know exactly how long bustion. But Room 45, where land, Watson said the “hardworking, for changing the way students use far-reaching work with adolescents.” it sets off an alarm, which sends the repairs will take.” the fire originated, used to be intelligent, personable and funny their brains;yet, for the most part, As most of the work Mr. Watson a text and phone call to several The plan is to attempt to dry the home of Doc Faille and me, students” defined his two stints at teachers don’t understand to a large had been doing over the past year people, as well as alerting the both the classrooms and furni- and also a ghost. And for years Loomis. As routine as it may sound, extent how the brain works.” He con- has been in relatively closed, moni- Windsor Fire Department at ture as soon as possible, and if we kept the ghost happy. Now, he insisted that one of the key vari- tinued, “If you know how the brain tored environments, the real world the same time. that does not succeed, then to since Doc is retired and I have ables that made Loomis so enjoy- works, then you know how students applications of his research, as said A fire truck arrived at the remove all of the furniture they been relocated to the second able to him was the people, students, learn, and if you know how students by him, “will be exposed to an ar- scene shortly after the alarm can. In a meeting with several floor, the ghost is angry. And teachers and faculty. Explaining learn, then you know how to teach.” ray of variables.” Conversely, with went off and checked that ev- other faculty members, Mr. he burned Room 45 to show his what he missed most about Loomis, His eventual switch from teaching the work that he has done, one can erything was all clear before Walters estimated that it will displeasure. It’s that simple.” Watson stated, “Often times in our to neurology consulting had been walk away from his lecture know- leaving. Although there was take at least a month, if not the society, the term community is over- something he planned on doing in ing the real, scientifically supported some smoke damage to the rest of the term, for the rooms used. However, at Loomis, I truly the last couple years he had been at data that assures increased efficiency felt the communal atmosphere at all Loomis. when sleep, exercise and focus are times. While everyone at the school In the year that Mr.Watson spent taken seriously. Write for the Log! ...because we go H.A.M. (Hard as a Meerkat) Email an editor or [email protected]
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Survival Manual: The Freshmen 31
by Annie Ferreira ‘13 honestly the best purchase you YOUR high school experience. come to Loomis, but they may & Harriet Cho ‘14 will ever make in Loomis. Not your parents’, your friends’, very well be wrong. That girl Features Editors Get a small backpack. If you or even your college counselors’ in your English class you call a load a huge one with books, experience. Ultimately, rich brat because she wears all Imagine yourself as an you are going to look like a YOU get to designer labels may have just explorer who has just anchored hunchback. decide where bought new clothes because she his ship by a shore of an Keep your locker room clean. you head and was worried her Twilight look unknown island. Staring at the Yeah, you, day student! what you’ll would make her an outcast. So, unfamiliar landscape, you gasp, Be active during Kent day become. YOU this one goes out to everyone take a big breath, and march spirit week. There’s no fun get to choose in the closet, whether you’re towards the jungle towering unless you jump in. what you’ll do hiding your beliefs, sexual over you. Venture a few steps Don’t be afraid to ask with your time orientation, or slightly vampy into the thick shades, and you questions in classes. Trust us. here. Make it wardrobe, don’t keep staring at realize once again how alien Everyone else has the same count and make the mirror, longing to have the you are to this environment. question. some type of a perfect reputation of the soccer You shrug, rooted to the Get rain boots and raincoats difference before star. Look out the window ground. Just then, from afar before spring term. it’s too late. every once in the while. The comes a local resident with Start your LC career in underclassman quad becomes the confident aura of veteran. advanced courses. It might be You are going to quite beautiful in autumn. Hallelujah! You are saved. troublesome to switch to the fail at something higher level later on. a r e during your time Upperclassmen, if you remember Be yourself. Everything will Try to do everything to your here - and that’s yourselves as freshmen in fall into place once you are full extent. the point! front of a group of strangers secure of yourself. Don’t be intimidated by expecting cool facts about Though it is tempting to get anything at Loomis. It is now Without failure you, be the kind locals. New distracted, do your homework your school too. we won’t gain any students, remind yourselves of during study hall. Don’t take the college process new knowledge. the tension you felt two and a Try your best to organize too seriously. You are not an half weeks ago. Appreciate the your binders and books so you Make memories. GOOD adult; you’ve just help of the veterans. Remember know where everything is. ones, preferably. entered your them, and share them with Actually use the Planbook Don’t wait too long to audition high school fledglings when you become and try to color-code it. It will for the NEO. You will learn so life. Relax full-grown pelicans. definitely save your life some much from the directors. a little day. Anything that you think and enjoy *Special thanks to all the Don’t walk on the senior is a big deal really isn’t. new clubs, upperclassmen who sent Annie path. Don’t even try. Don’t freak out if your e v e n t s , and Harriet their precious Make good connections with best friend doesn’t classes, and survival tips in Loomis. teachers. They are your friends, text you for 12 hours. every ounce not your foes. Don’t get overly bad, rest of LC you can. Embrace changes. mad when someone a s s u r e d , GRAPHIC BY JAE YONG LEE’14 Make as many friends as steals your seat in the so is Don’t look in humanly possible. There are library. e v e r y o n e the mirror too much. so many fantastic people on Don’t spend 15 minutes else’s. combination. Especially if you are not from campus that it can be hard in an AP Physics class before Listen to Don’t write anywhere near New England, to get to know every single finally asking if it’s actually your classmates’ it on your the whole prep look can really person, but that should not stop freshmen biology. opinions. h a n d make you feel like an outsider. the newbies from trying. Take at least one bad ID picture Always carry your because you And we are not talking fashion- Keep Mr. Watson’s tips in at Loomis Chaffee or you’re not a student ID and room key with will wash it we are talking about perception. mind - sleep, exercise, space true Pelican. If all of them you. You will shed a tear when off every time. Most people have a general idea out study sessions, etc. you lose them. of who they are and how other Buy a pair of black tights - it’s Remember your locker Never forget that Loomis is people see them when they
Artists Rise During Summer Fall Fashion Continued CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 especially in). Cutouts, espe- with pastel shorts and pants cially in the backs of dresses still in style, but boys tend to and shirts, are also hot. When wear their button up shirts un- the days grow shorter and the tucked and with the sleeves nights get colder, though, pants rolled up (a la Barack Obama and scarves seem to work them- and Mitt Romney). In addition, selves into the rotation, as well the brand Southern Tide, which
as oversized sweaters with tights is like Vineyard Vines from PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE and boots. South Carolina, is popping up On the weekends, students One thing that doesn’t change in wardrobes around campus. tend to take advantage of wear- with the temperature is the need Ties have gotten skinnier and ing clothes that they cannot for a watch. This fall, neon and bow ties - especially with little wear during the school week. kid watches are in, which fea- designs on them such as whales Khakis and corduroys are ture bright colors, fun graph- - are becoming more prominent traded for t-shirts and sweat- ics (like animals or airplanes) as well. And Sperry’s or Nike’s pants. Many girls tend to favor and hands that that have funky outfit the average foot. Boys Nike shorts, a tie dye shirt, and shapes. In addition to that, met- tend to either follow the prep Sperry’s or flip flops, while boys al rings with shapes, designs, look or veer towards the more gravitate towards t-shirts with
JUWON JUN’14 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG The RAC ‘s opening night of the Emerging Artists show Emerging Artists show open- ing, Julie Fraenkel’s show was by Annie Ferreira ‘13 played in the show, said “It’s a also exhibited in the Mercy Jr. Features Editor great way to create mixed media Gallery. The New Haven-based projects that students typically artist used various mediums Oh, the beginning of the don’t have enough time or op- in her show, including paint- school year: new notebooks, portunity to pursue during the ings, paper-mache, sculptures, new pencils, new artwork in the school year.” drawings, and figurines. “I seek RAC. This time it’s the Emerg- Because of the unique format to strip the ephemeral human ing Artists show, which debuted of the show, many pieces that experience down to some sort on Tuesday, September 18 to a normally students could not of essence, exposing the inter- packed house. The show fea- have attempted as a part of their nal to become visibly external, tured student works that were art course projects were pre- observing the mysteries of our produced over the summer, sented. For example, the photo- daily existence and revealing giving students a chance to ex- graphs taken by Loomis students the physical embodiment of plore different mediums. “The during the school-sponsored psychological states,” Fraenkel greatest attribute of this exhibit trip to France were one of the said. The show, titled human/ is the luxury of freedom,” ex- highlights of the show. Similar- nature, was a departure from plained Sarah Horowitz ’13, one ly, Tory Peterson ’14 and Sarah shows that normally are dis- of the artists in the show. “We Horowitz ‘13, who worked on played at the Mercy Gallery PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE are never kept from trying out sartorial pieces during the sum- because of the variation of art- or animal/nature imagery are casual, with little variation in shorts. Girls sometimes rock the most ingenious techniques mer, were able to show off their works presented. But, despite in style as well. Short necklaces between Sperry’s or Nike’s. jeans around campus, but boys and themes,” added another art- different stylistic pieces in the all of the different mediums, with initials or a small pendant Despite these trends, many in general stay away from them. ist, Harriet Cho ‘14. The result art show. Peterson, who took the show’s main attraction were are in, as well as long necklaces students also fill their closets But the go-to look for every ex- was a very diverse group of art- a more casual approach to her undeniably Fraenkel’s haunting with key or clock pendants. with staples. Still in style are hausted high school students works, including pottery, knit- clothing, made dresses for ev- human figures, which conveyed Lace, on the other hand, a Longchamp bags for girls, knee is flannel pajama pants and a wear, painting, photography, eryday use while Horowitz took expressions and emotions both trend that has been blossoming high boots (especially in leath- sweatshirt. and fashion. a more avant-garde approach. eerie and breathtakingly beauti- for the last two years, is slowly er), and Toms. Sweaters and In general, one cannot go Students who showed Additionally, Merce Villarreal ful. on its way out, as well as ombre Patagonia pullovers are used wrong with the classic prep passion in art were asked by ’14 got people buzzing with her Both the Emerging Artists hair and bandage skirts (which more and more frequently as we look. Even though headbands their teachers to participate in large scale painting of cherry and the human/nature show have also been outlawed by creep towards winter. Loomis and cable knit sweaters may the show. The major difference climbers while Lily Zheng ’14 breathe new creativity, new the new dress code). High-low dorm and team pullovers can not be the most prevalent thing between the Emerging Artists surprised visitors with an amaz- colors, and new ideas into the hems on tops, skirts, and dress- also keep you cozy and toasty, around campus, certain ele- show and other shows in the ing display of hanging knitted, RAC. It was a potpourri of the es as well as maxi dresses have and are allowed to be worn in ments such as collars, pleats, RAC is the amount of time each rainbow carrots (words don’t do passions of summer intermixed also seen better days, although class according to the new dress high waists, still endure, and artist had to complete his or her them justice; just go to the RAC with the excitement of the be- there might be a resurgence at code. Bean boots are not only are expected to stay around for work. Catherine Dunlavey ’13, and see them yourself). ginning of a new school year. prom. warm and waterproof but also a long time. whose photographs were dis- On the same night of the Boys’ style stays more con- look good with funky socks or sistent throughout the year, skinny jeans. Loomis Chaffee Log SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 PAGE 5 Netflix Picks: A Streaming Guide
by Annie Ferreira ‘13 & from). Things take a turn for the worse, though The film is hilarious, as anyone who is a Bill fan sica Lange (who some might know from Ameri- Rekha Kennedy ‘13 when Gosling gets involved with some gangsters already knows, and has a little romance in it, as can Horror Story). Situational comedy and one Features Editor & News Editor who run a pizza place. Don’t get discouraged at Murray’s character develops a relationship with liners are the main source of laughs, and you will the lack of dialogue at the beginning, things pick supporting actress, Andie MacDowell, who, back laugh a lot. up quickly. In addition to Gosling, Carey Mulli- then, was as gorgeous as ever. The movie is about Tucker and Dale vs. Evil gan and an adorable Mexican child also get a fair a news reporter (Murray), who gets caught in a amount of air time. time loop, repeating groundhog day in a small This horror-comedy starring Alan Tudyk and town over and over again. To add some valid- Tyler Labine follows the story of two rednecks ity to this selection we’d like to point out that who, while on vacation in the woods, are mistak- the United States Film Registry cited the film, en as psychopathic killers by a group of adoles- in 2006, as “culturally, historically, or aestheti- cent campers. The movie is not only a mockery cally significant.” This movie is one that you can of the slasher genre, but it also provides hearty watch over and over again, and always get a good laughs and lots of blood. Although it straddles laugh out of. the line between horror and comedy, the movie never looses its light touch, and the clever plot twists and preppy campers’ misunderstand- ing carry you through the movie. If that’s not enough, the movie scored a 85% on Rotten To- matoes.
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Breaking Bad Friday Night Lights
The enticing drama is about a chemistry Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose And this teacher, played by Bryan Cranston, who begins Texas High School Football drama can’t. The ac- to cook meth to make ends meet once he gets tion centers around the nationally ranked Dillon
diagnosed with cancer. This television series is PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE Panthers football team and its coach, Eric Taylor a must see for anyone and everyone who is in- (played by Kyle Chandler, who won the Emmy terested in complex social relationships, amaz- Arrested Development for this role in the show’s fifth and final season). ing acting, or antihero driven plots. Cranston His family, his town, and his team are the ingre- has won three Emmys for his portrayal of Walter When the patriarch of the Bluth family, dients that mix together to create this intimate White, and Breaking Bad is consistently a critic George Sr. goes to jail for stealing money from portrait of many different communities under PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE darling that has slowly gained popularity over his own company, he leaves his neurotic family the umbrella of Dillon, Texas. Taylor Kitsch and its five seasons. You can start from the beginning broke. The show centers around the middle son, Minka Kelly might draw you in, but you will stay Drive with Netflix, though, and try to catch up before Michael Bluth (Jason Bateman), but the real hu- for the adorable Matt Saracen and his best friend the second half of season 5 debuts next summer. mor comes from the cast of characters that sur- Landry Clarke, for Connie Britton’s Tami Tay- Ryan Gosling. That’s all I need to say. But, if round him. His son, George Michael, is played lor, or for Scott Porter’s heartbreaking portrayl you decide to look past the beautiful exterior by a young Michael Cera in his first awkward- of Jason Street. Everyone who watches the show of RyGos you will find a killer soundtrack and Groundhog Day nerdy-hoodie-wearing role. His sister is a mon- has a different favorite character, and I won’t try a plot surprising at every turn. The movie stars ey-obsessed Portia de Rossi, his brother is an to sway you towards mine (number 33). Start Gosling as a stunt driver moonlighting as a get- A true Bill Murray classic, this 1993 comedy insecure slacker Will Arnett, and his mother is watching and tell me you are not addicted. away driver (you wonder where the title came makes the perfect movie for a interdorm date. a stereotypical orange county wife played by Jes-
Democracy Continued QRC Mystery Artist: Who is “EF?” by Paul K. Lee ‘13 In my AP Lit class that morning, too: the world of art is at once Managing Editor Scando and the rest of our class beautiful and cruel. Regardless even spent the first ten minutes of appearance, age, or board- After an extraordinary draw- of class musing over who Loo- ing/day status, I immediately ing of Albert Einstein’s face ap- mis Chaffee’s Will Hunting was. appreciated and sympathized peared on the whiteboard of Could it be Errol Francis ‘14? with “EF” for humbly conceal- the QRC in mid-September, Elizabeth Freeman ‘13? ...En- ing his or her identity. both teachers and students have ver??? Like the enigmatic structure questioned the identity of its Filled to the brim with curios- of the DNA to Watson and creator. The only clues the artist ity and putting on my imaginary Crick, Daisy to Jay Gatsby, and provided were a speech bubble detective hat and overcoat, I re- the One Ring to Gollum, the with the greeting, “Welcome, turned to the QRC during the identity of “EF” was something young grasshoppers,” and the gap to complete my search for that I needed to unearth. Some- cryptic signature, “EF.” this character who continued one so talented, I thought, de- Now, if this were any old to elude me. A small crowd of served to be in the limelight. drawing like the “logs” of Mr. freshmen had gathered around Thoughts of starving artists Bartlett or the “math bugs” of the drawing, excitedly chatter- were still swimming in my head Mr. Moran, it would have gone ing amongst themselves about when the bell rang. I hadn’t largely unnoticed by a major- how lucky they were to attend a come close to solving the mys- ity of the Loomis community. school with such talented peers. tery and, to make things worse, The intricate designs of Big Al Amused, I sat in the corner hadn’t even opened my Calcu- Jones’s electric hair and the and attempted to work on my lus book. It’s funny how detec- spot-on imitation of his char- Calculus homework: yet, like tives are sometimes; it turns acteristic smile, however, led everyone else, I couldn’t pry my out that “EF” had been right many a student to marvel at the eyes from Einstein. These days, in front of my eyes. If you ever masterpiece on the way to class most artists, even True Pelican want to meet her, come down to in Clark. Warriors, strive to have their the Log room on week II week- It seemed like in every class I names promulgated and their ends. attended that morning, I heard reputations boosted with every some mention of “EF” and ex- piece of artwork they make. cited gossip about the drawing. They do this with good reason
GRAPHIC BY NATHA SINGHASANEH ‘14 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 vites speakers to campus for the Democracy Despite Itself was Hubbard Speaker Series, spoke entire student body appreciate chosen by Mary Forrester after at an all school convocation, their ideas during all-school- the history department proposed and Edwards joined him for convocations and history classes. the theme last fall. Picking the a supplemental presentation In addition, the theme is meant book was “no small task given the in Gilchrist that night. Both to help promote active participa- broad nature of the theme,” said presentations continued to tion in the democratic process Mrs. Forrester. “We came across confirm what Oppenheimer and and encourage students to better Democracy Despite Itself and it Edwards argued in their book: understand both the rights and seemed like a really good fit—it democracy really shouldn’t work responsibilities of citizenship in is relatively short, accessible, and but does. In a year when the a democratic country. The newly engagingly written—a good ‘dia- democratic process and the will founded Norton Family Center logue opener.’” Similarly, Rachel of the people seems increasingly for the Common Good, located Engelke, who teaches both AP important, the notion that our in the newly renovated library, Government and one section of ideas and perceptions are so will also be supporting such ef- the current Presidential Election susceptible to change and based forts. class, says that “it’s very read- on such insignificant things is The all school reading,Democ - able and accessible for students.” frightening. If just by closing racy Despite Itself, supports the Mrs. Pond says that she has al- our eyes we hear different words school theme by discussing both ready found her students refer- than we do with our eyes open, the problems with democracy encing the book, even when not what does that mean for when today as well as how those prob- required to by the assignment, we’re watching debates? But lems ironically enable a democ- suggesting that students find the he ended with a more upbeat racy to succeed. The book, writ- book applicable and relevant to notion: that although democracy ten by UCLA professor Danny their class work. might be crazy, it works, and Oppenheimer and blogger Mike On Thursday, September 20, we are blessed to live with such Edwards, provides the reader both Danny Oppenheimer and a governmental system. As with background information Mike Edwards came to Loomis to Winston Churchill stated, “It on the school theme, a wealth of speak to the student body about has been said that Democracy PHOTO COURTESY OF KAREN CHA ‘14 studies and statistics, and a good some of the issues presented in is the worst form of government The mysterious drawing on the QRC whiteboard subject of general interest for their book. Mr. Oppenheimer, except all the others that have family style. the first member in the been tried.” OPINION Loomis Chaffee Log PAGE 6 SEPTEMBER 28, 2012
Jaehwan Kim ‘13 and Pim Senanarong ‘13 Editors in Chief Paul K. Lee ‘13 and Mike Horowicz ‘13 Managing Editors Loomis Chaffee Log Juwon Jun ‘14 Director of Graphics Erinrose Mager Faculty Adviser Rekha Kennedy ‘13 and John Macdonald ‘13 News Section Founded 1915 Harriet Cho ‘14 and Annie Ferreira ‘13 Features Section Karen Cha ‘14 and Claire Kim ‘14 Opinion Section ABOUT John Furlong ‘14 and Nick Sailor ‘13 Sports Section The Loomis Chaffee Log is Loomis Chaffee’s official student newspaper. We can be found online at www.lclog.org and we can be contacted via email at [email protected]. Letters to the editor and op-ed Shannon Deveney ‘14 and Sara Gershman ‘14 Graphics piece submissions are welcomed via email. The Log reserves the right to edit all letters and pieces for Ana Fleming ‘13 and Grace Woo ‘15 Layout & Design brevity and content. The views expressed in the Log do not necessarily reflect those of The Loomis Maisie Campbell ‘15 and Dionna Rivers ‘13 Web Site Chaffee School. Unsigned editorials represent the collective views of the Editorial Board.
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Campus Changes: The Good, The Bad, And The Harrowing While Loomis certainly got arrived at the new library, and it diers writhing from their battle creative with some of its changes, does look great. The darker wood wounds, but hey, at least we’re safe many of them are, shall we say, provides a level of class, and the from asbestos! But worry not, we bizarre, and it leaves us wonder- new floor arrangement makes for have two new counselors (who ing…what would the Rockefeller a splendid view of our gorgeous are actually fantastic), that would children say? We imagine them fields. Computer access is nicer be more than willing to help you wide-eyed, gazing out the win- and the improved printing system through the loss of our stunning dow of a math room caught in the expedites the process of printing and memorable diamond pat- cold, ruthless glare of a chicken your materials. Not to mention, terned marble from the privacy whose squawks seem to evoke copies are free now! We will, how- of…the Health Center? more shock than sustainability. ever, say this: while it is the lounge Now we admit, many Is it wrong for us to long for the furniture is a generous treat, the things were for the better, the simpler days of yesteryear when set up slightly compromises work newly improved wireless net- the mailroom was open and trust- space. The coffee tables are so low work, the fancy privacy screens ing, the grass was green and lush, that working at them for an ex- in the QRC (although we doubt and students walked blissfully tended period of time would be to they will serve their purpose to to classes without the fear of be- submit yourself to a life of chronic truly shield the working students ing chased down by a member back pain. We also suffered the from the distraction of tours) of the new-fangled campus-wide loss of several cherished study , and the newly renovated the- FELICIA WORON ‘13 GRAPHIC BY JAE YONG LEE ‘14 bee infestation? Perhaps. But as rooms, which means a loss of atre (we jest!!!). Of course, like the saying goes, bees will be bees, quiet space for small group work, all change, everything will take and change is inevitable. So let us although we understand that they some getting used to: the new outline some of the changes the compromised with the new quiet food court in the dining hall, the Shipping Delays, Lust, and Tortilla school executed while we were out talk rules during study hall, but it’s relocation of StuActs to the Car- for summer--the good, the bad, simply not the same. ey Room, the added formality of and, well, the harrowing. You know what else isn’t receiving mail, and the ominous Chips: The Iphone 5 Obsession Just the other day as we em- the same? Our ritual Sunday way the light ripples off the spiffy barked on the usually pleasant bank robbery and saloon pillag- linoleum in founders. Yet some and salutation-filled journey from ing sprees, all thanks to that new change we readily embrace, the On America’s obsession with constant technol- Founders to the library, tears 2:30pm Sunday check-in. Why drastically improved wirelesses came to our eyes. Now we know just last week we barely galloped network, the new Harkness ogy updates what you’re thinking: “Ahhh, I bet in on time, forcing us to leave our tables throughout the Found- You just might have heard that es takes your afflicted Apple item revolution here? Comedian El- they saw the new library!” Not horses unattended in the middle ers classroom, and those classic Apple came out with the iPhone into the mysterious back room len DeGeneres asks, “Do we all so, dear friends, because before of the quad, but don’t worry, there bar stools in the snug (we are, 5. Just maybe. Maybe you even and returns it, healthy, in five have to buy a new phone every we reached the newly renovated was plenty of crab grass for them of course, assuming you noticed heard that the two million phones minutes. time there’s a tiny little change?...I book house…it hit us. The stench to graze on. Gone are the days of them). The key with change is pre-ordered within the first Thus, a few weeks ago, I don’t need a thinner phone, I need of rotting food scraps wafting up the lush Kentucky Bluegrass lead- to recognize that there is little twenty-four hours not only set splurged my earnings from sweat- a tortilla chip that can support the from the dining hall dumpster. ing us to the front steps of found- we can do to stop it, the best we the promised shipping date back ing in a lifeguard chair all summer weight of guacamole.” The iPhone After strapping on some gas masks ers, but we strolled our way down can do is hope that some changes two or three weeks, but also shat- on technology - a new MacBook 5 brags a slimmer model and a and making it through the throng the senior path nevertheless. We will be realized as for the worse, tered records set by the sales of pro and an iPad, which felt like taller screen; a joke image float- of students yelling, “Oh God, here entered the beautiful, classic and changed yet again. the iPhone 4S. Maybe you even necessities because my old Mac- ing around online portrays a foot- it comes!” before plugging their building only to be greeted by the contributed to its being the best- Book screen went black when tilt- tall iPhone 10, screen fully loaded noses and sprinting through the stark white wartime hospital floors selling smartphone to date. Or ed too far back, couldn’t survive with apps. Will the iPhone 10 be offensive odor, we successfully staring up at us. We could almost maybe you only heard the major a minute without being plugged as thin and breakable as a tortilla see the gurneys squealing by, sol- complaint: the iPhone 5 has a new into power, and revealed the infa- chip too? “Lightning connector,” render- mous spinning wheel of death ev- In all seriousness, can ing old accessories from alarm ery five minutes. But technology we ever be satisfied with what clocks to iHomes useless, unless is absolutely worth it. You can’t we have? What presses people to you pay $30 for an adapter for argue that it’s just a luxury when camp in overnight lines to be the the outdated connector. Besides your grades are on Veracross, first to own the iPhone 5? With a from that, however, the reviews your papers on Word, and the little patience, you get the same are overwhelmingly positive; re- notification of your deeped work- thing a few weeks later, and the viewer Walt Mossberg deemed jobs on Microsoft Outlook email. added bonus of more sleep. I un- the iPhone 5 the “best all-around However, chances are derstand the appeal of the newest smartphone in the market.” that a handful of those who and the freshest, but we’re lucky I’ll say it outright: I want pre-ordered the iPhone 5 have if we consider it a problem that the iPhone 5. Not because it has a smartphone already; a Black- we only have the iPhone 4. The better screen display and camera Berry might be understandable, problem is not the desire for the quality and 4G LTE (what exactly but is an iPhone 4S seriously not superfluous that we all possess, is that?), but because I simply want good enough? There is, of course, but this insatiable thirst to possess an iPhone, and why not the new- something distinctly alluring the best simply because it is the est and the best? I’m always been about having the superlative, but best. It’s ludicrous; yes, you will be behind in terms of technology: is it worthy to spend couple hun- the cynosure of all eyes for a little I’m stuck with a sliding keyboard dred dollars for the brief period while, but that’s all. Next year, no phone, which is frankly embar- of glory in which everyone gazes one will look twice at your iPhone rassing. I’ve watched, enraptured at your phone with lustful eyes? I 5 - it’ll be the cheaper, unpopular but envious, when people snap an remember when I used to look at option at the Apple store. If you Instagram photo, trace their fin- my friend’s first generation iPod buy the iPhone 5, chances are you ger across the screen to send an nano with the same lustful gaze. won’t need the iPhone 6 - unless indiscernible sketch to a friend Absurd, isn’t it? Why is America you accidentally snap your 18% on DrawSomething, or tease Siri so obsessed with upgrading, with thinner iPhone 5 in half (I never into making her say something this crazy race in which you have understood these upgrades - I was ridiculous; or even simply when to invest so much to catch up with always threatened with re-activat- they access the internet in the the winner, for the fleeting tri- ing my Razr if I broke my phone.) backseat of a car. There’s no deny- umph of being in the lead, only to And even if you do, make sure it’s ing that technology is marvelous. fall back inevitably into the pack a because you truly think the ad- It’s not only entertaining, but use- few yards later? vantages are worth the money and ful: there are apps for the weather, What’s next? How much will make a great deal of differ- for GPS, for basically all sorts of better can the battery life and ence for you, not for a chance in problems. resolution get? What else is pos- the limelight. Get in the limelight And why not Apple? Everyone sible? If Apple doesn’t come out with your own accomplishment is familiar with the grid of apps, with something else revolution- or with your fantastic personality. the pop-up keyboard, and the in- ary sooner or later, it may possibly Buying the iPhone is, ironically, ner workings of Safari and iTunes; face its demise. Apple.com adver- the cheap way in. There are more you can just walk up to the Genius tises the iPhone 5 as the “biggest important things about you than Bar where some twenty-year-old thing to happen to the iPhone your new iPhone. guy with spiky hair and hip glass- since iPhone” - well, where’s the SHANNON DEVENEY ‘14 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG Loomis Chaffee Log SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 PAGE 7
JAMIE NEIKRIE ‘13 OP-ED
ProblemsIn Danny Oppenheimer With and remain unheard. Democracy: the jar? What ifThe the crowd hadSystem The Supreme Court Andhas given dis- The Book Mike Edwards’ book, Democracy According to Gallup, 81% of seen an ad just before the survey proportionate power to the rich, Despite Itself, the authors attempt Americans are dissatisfied with asserting that the jar contained debunking Oppenheimer and to explain the success behind our the way the country is governed, only 50 jelly beans, a preposter- Edwards’ assertion of the fair de- flawed governmental system, but and 69% of Americans say that ously low number? Given the il- mocracy. their bubbly optimism dismisses they have little or no confidence logical nature of American voters While Oppenheimer and Ed- some key systemic flaws of de- in the legislative branch of gov- presented by the authors, how wards employ interesting scientif- mocracy which lead to political ernment. Furthermore, almost many would be persuaded by ic and psychological experiments inequality and power disparities. 49% of Americans believe that the this ad? And what if many blacks, in support of democracy, they Although their ideas are provok- federal government “poses an im- Latinos, and youngsters simply ignore some of its fundamental ing and witty, the authors fail to mediate threat to the rights and walked by the jar without voting? imperfections which weaken the address some major issues of freedoms of ordinary citizens,” Would that yield an accurate rep- system, leaving it utterly unfair American democracy. Edwards, disturbingly demonstrating not resentation of the crowd’s guess? in many aspects. An example of a political scientist, and Oppen- only a lack of faith in the govern- No. disproportionate power and voter heimer, a psychologist, assert that ment, but also a palpable fear. If Amazingly, Oppenheimer and dissent is the recent voter ID laws “Democracies are perceived as people doubt and fear the govern- Edwards never mention the re- in different states, which, regard- fair” (147) and that, as a result, ment, how can they have faith in cent Supreme Court ruling, Citi- less of their purpose, disenfran- people “tend to work hard, co- its democracy? zen’s United, which warped our chise voters; under this system, operate, and generally strengthen Oppenheimer and Ed- already lopsided political land- the people in power maintain the country” (147), ignoring the wards also disregard power dis- scape by asserting that corpora- their power by disenfranchising low voter participation and all- parities, where the few have the tions are people and that money those who would vote against time low support for government, strength to influence the many. is speech. The formation of Super them. With some gaining politi- which portray doubt and dissent Oppenheimer and Edwards fill PACs and the infusion of money cal power at the expense of oth- among Americans. Only 64% of myriads of pages with highlights into campaigns have empowered ers, Oppenheimer and Edwards’ the electorate voted in the 2008 of irrationalities of American vot- candidates to influence voters, sanguine viewpoint of democracy presidential elections, and only ers, dismissing the weaknesses and both Romney and Obama becomes harder and harder to 46% voted in the 2010 midterm as mere idiosyncrasies, quirks are expected to break all previous trust. elections; in 2007, the U.S ranked that disappear amongst the col- fundraising records and set record Democracy doesn’t 139th in voter participation out of lective sum of American intelli- highs in the number of television work!!!!! He should prove that all 172 world democracies. Low gences. Remember the jelly bean advertisements. Now, therefore, to back up his opinion....he’s just voting rates apparently correlate jar experiment in Times Square, the rich possess a profound abil- agreeing with O&E right now. to income, ethnicity, age, and ed- where the crowd semi-accurately ity to influence and sway millions ucational level, and many voices guessed the number of beans in of uninformed, irrational voters. GRAPHIC BY NATHA SINGHASANEH ‘14
EDITORIAL NOTEBOOK SARAI MERINO ‘14 MICHAEL HOROWICZ ‘13
SCAMming It Up 9/11: Remembering To Forget Continued Seniors Care About Maturity, the meeting and intrigue of the sto- boasted wide smiles and boosted most commonly known as SCAM, is ries, by the day of the dance, many of egoes. These seniors have endured the most attended dance of the school the girls are apprehensive and scared. one, two, or three years in anticipa- A National Tragedy that Slipped our Minds year. At Loomis, it’s not the first class Arriving at the doors of Erickson, tion of the infamous senior SCAM. or orientation that marks a new be- freshmen are greeted by a curious ob- “Most seniors had high expectations CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ginning -- it’s the first dance. Because ject: the new and improved breatha- for this dance,” said Alyssa Reamy, sister, and me out of school Manhattan, onto a tug boat I am still disturbed that new students can’t be labeled with a lyzer. Once they have passed the test, a senior herself. “We spoke about and bringing us to a hill to and proceeded to sprain his this community did little good or bad reputation, SCAM has the freshmen stand in an awkward how attitude had a lot to do with the view the smoke billowing ankle in the process. There or rather nothing to pay re- become the craziest, and thus the mob, sporting the infamous fresh- dance’s success, which was probably from the top of the World are many traumatic stories to spect to those who lost their best, dance at Loomis. SCAM is free man class shirts that stand out from why this year’s scam was so enjoy- Trade Centers. I remember add to the few I have. Need- lives during the tragedy. The of judgment, because no one cares the rest of the crowd. Suddenly, se- able.” Another senior mentioned they sitting there with my family, less to say, September 11th, school chose going through too much about who dances with niors rush into the dance, blowing went into the dance thinking they minus my father, staring and 2001 was a inevitably trau- the motions on a random whom; no one really knows each their whistles and being as loud and wouldn’t have fun and would prob- waiting for an explanation. matic day for the tri-state Tuesday over actively making other! noticeable as possible. The speakers ably leave early, but went to fulfill the As a young boy I could not area and the country as a sure that the student body Right on time, the freshmen enter blast the latest hits and soon after- senior experience and ended up hav- fully grasp the magnitude whole. was comfortable and able to the Erickson Gym, feeling every- wards, couples break out all over the ing a lot of fun whistling in between of the situation, but I did It is odd, however, that elev- come to terms with a nation- thing from worry to excitement. To dance floor. Some freshmen walk to- couples or just dancing about. notice the unusually solemn, en years later, this day seems al tragedy. I do not mean to these new students, this is their first wards the bleachers, feeling uncom- The amount of fun you have at worried look on my mother’s to have slipped the collective bash Loomis Chaffee, as I am high school dance. In Kravis, most fortable with the way the dance has SCAM has a lot to do with who you face. memory of the Loomis com- fond of my past three years of the freshman boys get hyped up turned out. To some, the dance has go with and the attitude you bring to Earlier that morning my fa- munity. As I went through at our school and would not by the thought of their first “wild become more of a cultural shock and the dance. If you expect to have fun, ther was on a plane. He woke the motions on this random trade them for the world. I night,” as they expect to dance with are taken aback by the dynamic of you will, because nothing will be able and took a red-eye bound for week one Tuesday, I thought, am proud to be a Pelican and all the senior girls, and that cute new the dance. Others, not knowing what to bring you down: everything from Charlotte, North Carolina. At “Where are the sad faces, feel that our school is impec- sophomore they met at orientation. exactly to expect, feel awkward and the flashing neon lights to the world- that time, we had no idea how the memories, the moments cably run. However, if the Prefects, also looking forward to the out of place -- in the dance but not a wide K-Pop hit “Gangnam Style” get many planes would turn from of silence, the respect?” Yes, school aims to keep its stu- dance, encourage their mentees to part of it. Eventually some students the crowd crazy. If dances aren’t your human transports to human the flag was at half-mast and dents healthy and happy, it attend. leave, realizing that the dance is not cup of tea, then props to you; you death machines, and did not the Chapel was open, but the should let us pay our respects In Carter and Harman, however, for them. At the same time, a pool of can be super productive and watch know if he would make it school had no other options to the men, women, and chil- some freshmen girls are feeling quite freshmen stand together in the mid- a movie, do some homework, or just through the day. Only later in for those who have a deeper dren who passed away on the opposite. The prefects put on a dle of the dance floor alongside re- chill, which are equally as fun as any the evening did we discover connection to the event. Per- September 11th, 2001. I sim- hilarious dorm meeting about what turning students, dancing or hoping dance if you make them enjoyable; that my dad was safe in de- sonally, I would have found a ply wish there was an option is and isn’t appropriate to wear to to dance with someone, and having it all depends on who you are. All in termined destination. Unfor- moment of silence appropri- to remember the day that still a dance, modeling everything from fun nonetheless. A third group stands all, I believe SCAM has to do with tunately, not everyone’s Dad ate, or maybe the allotment impacts many of our lives, leopard-print spandex to family-style outside of the circle of students, bust- only your personality and interests, was safe. One of my sister’s of a place where we could even over a decade later. Al- dresses. After the meeting, all the girls ing out in spontaneous moves and but in order to confirm that, you best friends lost her father, plant flowers or stick minia- though I did not lose anyone, hear about past SCAMs from the re- not giving a care in the world. Lastly, must at least try to see if SCAM, and and one of my best friends ture American flags into the I could have lost my father, turners in the dorms. Stories circle strings of boys circle around the body other dances, are for you. had no idea where his father ground. and I want to thank God for the dorm, from scandalous rumors of students, like hawks trying to find was all day. Only later did he I know that Loomis is a his safety. to “horror stories” to instructions on and catch their prey. discover that his father leapt community with interna- how to “grind.” Despite the hilarity of And as the seniors ran in, they from a random dock, out of tional representation, but
CALEB RUDNICKI ‘15 Rooming Assignments The late summer stress of re- filled out last year about prefer- takes and if they do, he will keep placed into rooms despite a short- ask students specific question like I know that sometimes you won’t turning to the heavy workload on ence of dorm, room, floor, and/ an eye on them for the rest of the age of information. if they are an early or late sleeper get exactly what you wished for, the Island is joined with hopes of or roommate, to start the decision year. If they keep their behavior Some factors that are consid- or if they are clean or messy with but that most likely won’t happen getting your desired dorm, room process. All of the dorm heads is enough to redeem themselves, ered are athletics, academics, and their room. This idea has been again next year. Maybe getting a and/or roommates. Or maybe if hold a discussion. First they must those students will have the same hometown. It would be more like- thrown around between the dorm single when you wanted a double you are going to be a new student, decide which students will be in shot at making it into Kravis as ly to put varsity athletes together, heads, but it has not taken course is less distracting, therefore allow- you’re really hoping that you don’t which dorms. They begin the sep- any other student. After a very instead of a football player with a yet. Why shouldn’t it? If you’re a ing you to study more and receive get a roommate for whatever rea- aration by creating piles for each complicated and thought out pro- musician and academic scholar. late sleeper, why should you be better grades. Assessment : Fair. son. By late August into early Sep- of the dorms of those kids who cess by both the dorm heads and Dorm heads also try to avoid pair- paired with an early riser who will As for new students, I think tember there are always posts on made that dorm their first choice. the deans is complete, each dorm ing people who are too similar or wake you every morning or why there should be certain measures Facebook as people express their If a rising sophomore girl, for in- head can now assign students to too different as roommates. In be in the same room as an I-won’t- taken to ensure that the student happiness or grief when they did stance, wants to go to Ammidon, rooms. This splitting of the dorms addition to the previous, on rare clean-my-room-until-Sunday- gets the best fit for him or her. or did not get their room/dorm then her yellow slip will be in the process seems completely fair. occasion, requests that are sent in room-inspection type of person If a new student ends up with that they wanted. Late this sum- Ammidon pile. For freshman Now, there are about forty or will be taken into consideration. If if you get stressed by clutter in a roommate who does not suit mer I noticed a post stating, “So dorms, like Kravis, it is a bit more so names (or eight for Longman) new students e-mail prior to the your room. I think that the whole his or her lifestyle, then it can be I request a single.... And they give tricky because all the rooms are for each dorm head to sift through school year asking for a double, experience of having a roommate treated as a learning experience. me a triple.” And that brings me not filled, leaving space for a few and put students in their request- more often than not they will would be much better if there To prevent this, I think the school to the question that many board- sophomores. In these years Kra- ed room. Usually for returning get their request. So if you have were specific traits that each stu- should start to question upcom- ers want to know: Is the room as- vis’s dorm head, Mr. MacGillivary, students it is pretty easy just to siblings who are coming to the dent had in common. ing boarders about living prefer- signment system fair? always has more applicants for his follow the requests, though on oc- island, don’t hesitate to tell them But is the rooming assignment ences like neatness and sleeping To answer this question, we dorm than spots. He usually looks casion requests cannot be met, for to e-mail their prospective dorm system is fair? For returning stu- patterns. Assessment : Could Be must know the inside story on for leadership skills. But don’t be example, due to the lack of dou- head if they have a request. It also dents, I think the process is as Improved. how rooming assignments are down if you got in trouble as a bles in a dorm. For new students, makes the dorm head’s job easier! fair as it can be. Each dorm head made. Starting on August 1st, all freshman and want to go back to it is a lot more difficult. In dorms Another idea that I think will spends hours assuring that you eleven dorm heads pull out those Kravis as a sophomore. Mr. MacG like Harman, Carter, Flagg, and be beneficial to the new student get the type of room, dorm, and/ little yellow slips of paper that we says, that everyone will make mis- Kravis, new students have to be room assignment process is to or roommate that you requested. LOGSPORTS
JUWON JUN’14 FOR THE LOOMIS CHAFFEE LOG Olympic Games captivated the Bolt proved why he is the man Gabby Douglas. And, after team- approached double-amputee run- But then, after Phelps anchored by John Furlong ‘14 world this past summer. How- for the big occasion, retaining his mate Aly Raisman clinched her ner Oscar Pistorius and offered the USA’s gold medal winning Sports Editor ever, as with any Olympic Games, 100m crown with a winning time All-around spot by posting the him to exchange runner ID Bibs, 4X200m freestyle relay team, the a few special moments stand out of 9.63 seconds. And as if his role highest score of the day on floor a very classy show of respect from Michael Phelps of 2008 (where he above all the rest. Those moments as the greatest sprinter ever was exercise, Wieber failed to qual- James to Pistorius. Pistorious ac- won a record eight gold medals Jacques Rogge, the president of are: still in doubt, Bolt successfully ify for the event final, eliminat- cepted, and James’s honorable in one Olympics) began to mani- the International Olympic Com- defended his 200m title as well, ing her from medal contention. act earned him immense respect fest, and the greatest swimmer of mittee, described London as “the Usain Bolt’s Breathtaking 100m becoming the first man to win Faced with the harsh reality of from around the world. all time returned to his winning beating heart of the world.” In- Dash both the 100m and 200m events her Olympic dreams crumbling ways. He avenged earlier losses to deed, during the 2012 London in consecutive olympics. before her very eyes, Wieber Michael Phelps’s Farewell Ryan Lochte and Chad Le Clos, Olympics, the world cheered on No man has ever become more broke down, sobbing uncontrol- defeating Lockte in the 200m the nearly 10,000 athletes from synonymous with “speed” than Jordyn Wieber’s Heartbreak lably under the watchful eye of Needing only four more Olym- IM and Le Clos in the 100m Fly. the 204 competing nations, savor- Jamaican Sprinter Usain Bolt. In international television cameras. pic medals to break the all-time And with a final gold medal in ing their successes and sharing the 100m final at the 2008 Beijing For seventeen-year-old gym- Despite her failure to qualify for record for most medals won as the 4X100m Medley relay, Phelps the agony of their failures. Over Olympics, Bolt easily won the nast Jordyn Wieber, anything the All-Around, Wieber would an Olympian, many viewed Lon- finished his Olympic Career sta- the course of the games, barriers Gold Medal with a World Record less than an Olympic gold medal eventually get a gold medal, but don 2012 as Phelps’s “victory lap”. tistically the greatest Olympian of were broken, (Saudi Arabia, Bru- time of 9.69. After his successes in the all-around competition it came as a member of the “Fab However, Phelps’s final Olympics all time, with an unprecedented nei and Qatar entered female ath- in Beijing, Bolt became an inter- would be a major disappoint- Five”, the first US Women’s gym- would be anything but easy.: The twenty-two Olympic medals to letes for the first time, while South national superstar, making mil- ment, due to her convincing win nastics squad to win all-around seemingly invincible swimmer his name. After the games, Phelps African Runner Oscar Pistorious lions off lucrative sponsorship in the event at the 2011 Gym- team gold since 1996. was all but human in losing to hung up his goggles for good, an- became the first double-leg am- deals. But, as Bolt’s international nastics World Championships. American teammate Ryan Lochte nouncing London 2012 would be putee to compete in the Olym- popularity skyrocketed, his focus However, Wieber would first Kirani James’s Act of Sports- in the 400 Individual Medley. The his last major swimming compe- pics) controversies arose, (Four shifted away from the track. His have to qualify for the event via a manship woes would continue for Phelps, tition. While Phelps’s retirement teams in the women’s tournament lack of training took its toll; Bolt preliminary round, with only the as France took the gold medal signals the end of an era for the were disqualified for intentionally lost to training partner Johan top two scorers on the USA team In the 400m, runner Kirani in the 4X100 freestyle relay, rel- United States Olympic Swimming throwing matches) and Olympic Blake in both the 100m and 200m granted entry in to the final four James became the first man from egating Phelps and his three relay Team, young stars like Missy dreams were crushed. South Ko- dash at the Jamaican Olympic days later. Considering Wieber the small island country of Gre- teammates to second place. How- Franklin and Nathan Adrian will rean fencer Shin A-lam lost her Trials. In the weeks leading up to had lost only two major All- nada to ever win an Olympic ever the biggest shock of all came take the stage in Rio four years semi-final match after a clock the London Games, critics all but Around competitions in the past gold medal. However, it was his in the 200m Butterfly, Phelps’s from now, along with the rest of malfunction handed her oppo- discounted the 2008 100m cham- four years, qualification was seen unparalleled act of sportsman- signature event. After leading for the nearly 10,000 other athletes nent extra time; enough time for pion, practically handing the title by many pundits as a given. But, ship after his 400m semi-final for the duration of the race, Phelps who will captivate the world her to score her match winning to Blake even before the race had a small slip on the balance beam which he will mostly be remem- lunged to the wall too early, al- when they invade Rio for the point.) With many highs and been run. But in the biggest stage cost her valuable points, causing bered. After strolling to an easy lowing South African Chad Le 2016 Summer Games. Get ready. many lows, the 2012 Summer under the most intense pressure, placing her far behind teammate win in his semi-final heat, James Clos to defeat him by .05 seconds.
LCXC: They’re So Sexy Homecoming 2012 pus sporting their (sometimes) Mike Horowicz, Eli Robbins, reach their fullest potential. The by Mike Horowicz ‘13 disturbingly short shorts and John Macdonald, Daniel Lanza, senior co-captains, Katie Kent Managing Editor flashy outfits. Why the boys insist Tate Knight, and Dontay Downer and Hadley Merrill, enthusiastic on wearing such unique cloth- as well a new junior Bobby Turn- and supportive, are there for the Loomis Chaffee Boys Cross ing remains a mystery to the vast er. Despite the heavy presence entire team every day, encourag- Country, notorious for boast- majority; however, many runners of the returners, the team gains ing each and every girl to give ing their quick speed, intense explain it as being more condu- much of its vivacity and jocular 100% effort over every inch of work ethic, and team charisma, cive to running, both physically nature from the numerous un- the 5 kilometer (3.1 mile) course. has once again stormed on to Is- and mentally. derclassmen on the team, such Both teams thrive off of team land this fall. During preseason, Despite the implications of as newcomers freshmen Benji spirit and friendship, and each PHOTO BY SARAH WILLIAMS’13 nearly half the team returned to their outfits, which may convey Rosenblatt, Roberto Clavijo, Co- other. Cross country is a difficult by Nick Sailor ‘13 intensity and much passion. Al- Loomis in the final weeks of sum- a laid-back attitude, the run- lin Phelan, Sam Cox, Amir Katz, sport, both mentally and physi- Sports Editor though not every team won, ev- mer with their minds set on be- ners feel an utmost passion for Alex Lawson, Eric Lee, Chris cally, causing runners to gain a ery team truly gave it their all. ginning another successful cross- their sport, and the LCXC boys Natcharian, and Arn Khunpinit. mutual respect for each other’s As players get ready to begin Some results that stood out was country season. Despite the are completely serious about The Girls Cross Country team mutual suffering. All runners the match, old friends, old team- LC Football’s dominant 45-13 heat, the intense workouts, and their sport. From hard-circuits has also returned to the island respect each other for their abil- mates, and Alumni surround the win, Girls Varsity Soccer’s tense for some, the difficult and pain- (a gruesome workout that forces in full stride (pun intended), ity to come out everyday and put field and fill the bleachers, eager to 1-0 win, and Girls Varsity field ful return to running, the LCXC the boys to max out their VO2 matching the excitement and their body into intense discom- support Loomis Chaffee’s 2012 fall hockey’s convincing 4-2 victory. boys stayed strong and faced all capacity) to paced laps and lucky commitment displayed by the fort, day in and day out. sports teams. In a heated, physical affair, the the coaches could throw at them runs, the team occasionally faces boys team. While the girls did Homecoming is truly a special Boys Varsity Soccer team fell 1-0, with the utmost determination. impossible workouts, lose a large majority of their top time on the Island. Endless prepa- while Girls Varsity Volleyball and Throughout the fall, the boys The Pelican harriers welcomed runners from last year, the team rations are made for the return of JV Field Hockey each lost tight are often spotted traversing cam- back 2011 varsity letter winners is nonetheless determined to alumni, old and young. The Din- matches. ing Hall Staff held a special barbe- But the results aren’t what made Legendary Coach Jim Calhoun Retires Calhoun. In 1986, the University cuse University head basketball cessor, he didn’t look too far. In of Connecticut hired Calhoun coach Jim Boehiem commented, his retirement press conference, as head basketball coach follow- “When you take over at Duke or Calhoun promoted one of his ing 16 years of head coaching at Kentucky and you win, that’s a former players, current UConn Northeastern University in Bos- good thing. That’s a good coach- assistant coach Kevin Ollie to the ton. In the subsequent 26 years as ing job. But when you take over at Head Coaching position.
UConn men’s basketball coach, Connecticut, where they were 26 “I am very honored and PHOTO BY SARAH WILLIAMS’13 Calhoun won three NCAA Na- years ago, and win three national humbled to become the UConn cue before the start of the games, Homecoming so special. It’s the tional titles and seven Big East championships? To me, it’s the men’s basketball coach,” Ollie while the Loomis Chaffee Parents influx of energy caused by Alumni Tournament Championships. His best building job in college bas- said. “I cannot put into words Association provided a food tent returning to the Island, in some coaching expertise reaches to the ketball history.” how grateful I am to Coach Jim down at the fields, filled with -de cases, for the first time. But, what professional level, as twenty-six Positive reflection on Calhoun, who retires today as one licious cider donuts and water for makes them come back? The sense of his former players have com- Calhoun’s career is not exclusive of the most legendary coaches in the fans and players. However, of pride that they haven’t quite peted in the NBA. Despite bat- to the world of college basketball. the history of college basketball. the most important preparations found in college? The chance to tling multiple physical ailments, Connecticut Congressman Joe Coach Calhoun brought me here (arguably) are made by the DJ see old friends? A combination Calhoun remained loyal to his Courtney commented, “Coach to Connecticut as a person right for “Highlighter Homecoming,” of both? Whatever the reason may duties as coach, even winning the Calhoun’s footprint in Connecti- of high school and has mentored which occurs at night, long after be, students find this weekend to 2004 NCAA National Champi- cut will last for ages. His three me into the person I have become all games have concluded. With be a remarkable experience that onship one year after being diag- national championships trans- today. ” all of the campus doing its part, transcends athletics. PHOTO COURTESY OF GOOGLE nosed with prostate cancer. formed our state’s self image As the end of an era comes to a there is a strong sense of unity that As the LC Boys Varsity football by Alexandra Smith ‘14 But, on September 13, 2012, into one of a winner.” Calhoun close and we look back on the in- spreads infectiously into the ath- team rang the famous “victory” Staff Writer Calhoun announced his retire- instilled a sense of pride in not credible accomplishments of Jim letes, fueling them in their com- bell, their joyous attitude perfectly ment. Connecticut residents, only the students of The Univer- Calhoun, Connecticut residents petition. With hopes of putting on encapsulated the feelings of the If you have ever watched an UConn Basketball fans and ri- sity of Connecticut, but instilled and UConn fans can only hope a show, the Pelicans suited up to weekend. For all Pelicans, past and NCAA basketball game, or live val coaches alike have used pride into Connecticut residents that Kevin Ollie, a man who grew face their rivals on Homecoming present, the most extraordinary in the state of Connecticut, Calhoun’s retirement as a time in general. up with Calhoun as his advisor, 2012, the Big Blue of Andover. place to be this weekend was back you’ve probably heard of legend- to reflect upon his many ac- When it came time will be able to bring UConn the The athletes competing on home on the Island. ary UConn basketball coach Jim complishments as coach. Syra- for Calhoun to choose a suc- same amount of success. homecoming played with high